Carefree Highway Revisited

Heaven Help The Devil

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 23:51:20 GMT

In this episode of Carefree Highway Revisited, first-time guest Derek Buckley joins Mike to discuss this song from the 1982 Shadows album. You'll also hear from fellow podcasts Writing the West, Mostly Folk Podcast, In The President's Service and Firebreathing Kittens.

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The Mountains and Maryann

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 02:13:36 GMT

In this episode of Carefree Highway Revisited, Mike Messner and guest Michael Howitt discuss this song from Gordon's 1969 Did She Mention My Name album. You'll also hear from fellow podcasts Oldie But A Goodie, Books Boys, Firebreathing Kittens and All Those Years Ago.

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Tattoo

Sat, 03 Feb 2024 03:26:50 GMT

In this episode of Carefree Highway Revisited, Mike Messner and guest Jeff Coast discuss this song from Gordon's 1983 Salute album. You'll also hear from fellow podcasts Oldie But A Goodie, Books Boys, The Paranormal Son and All Those Years Ago.

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Waiting For You

Sun, 21 Jan 2024 23:50:26 GMT

What are you waiting for again? In the latest episode of Carefree Highway Revisited, Mike Messner and his returning guest Adele Chalifoux discuss Waiting for You from the 1993 album of the same name. You'll also hear from fellow podcasts Oldie But a Goodie, Books Boys, All Those Years Ago, and Victorian Periodical Parade.

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Pussy Willows Cat Tails, Part 2

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 20:48:43 GMT

Let's ring in the new year! In the latest episode of Carefree Highway Revisited, Mike Messner and his guest Jack Ward conclude their discussion of Pussy Willows and Cat Tails from the 1967 album, Did She Mention My Name. You'll also hear from fellow podcasts How Good It Is, Books Boys, All Those Years Ago, and The Paranormal Son. (Part 2 of 2)

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Pussy Willows Cat Tails, Part 1

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 05:35:21 GMT

In this first of a two-part series, MIke Messner and his guest Jack Ward discuss this song from the 1967 album, Did She Mention My Name. You'll also hear from fellow podcasts How Good It Is, Back to the Eighties, All Those Years Ago, and The Paranormal Son.

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Too Late For Prayin'

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 03:02:39 GMT

In this episode, Kevin and Erin Hester join Mike to discuss Too Late for Prayin', from the 1974 Sundown album. You'll also hear from fellow podcasts Writing The West, Back to the 80s. How Good It Is and The Paranormal Son.

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Summer Side of Life

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 21:08:40 GMT

In this episode, Ed Lewek returns as Mike's guest to discuss Summer Side of Life, from the 1971 album of the same name. You'll also hear from fellow podcasts Mostly Folk Podcast, Writing The West, Back to the 80s and 20 Minute History.

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Cherokee Bend

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 23:43:25 GMT

In this episode, host Mike Messner and guest Quinton Paul Kuntz (making his second appearance on the show) discuss "Cherokee Bend" from the Cold On The Shoulder album, released in 1975. You'll also hear messages from fellow podcasts In The President's Service, Mostly Folk Podcast, Writing the West and Back to the '80s.

Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLiQhF_2CbM

Sources:

The Way West: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0324509/

Thirteen Moons: https://www.amazon.com/Thirteen-Moons-Novel-Charles-Frazier/dp/0812967585/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1698104228&sr=8-1

When the Legends Die: https://www.amazon.com/When-Legends-Die-Hal-Borland/dp/1635618649/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3OVH97LPY6QGS&keywords=when+the+legends+die+book&qid=1698104276&sprefix=when+the+lege%2Caps%2C168&sr=8-1

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Walls

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 01:20:35 GMT

In this episode, host Mike Messner and his guest, Clover Cameron, discuss "Walls" from Gordon Lightfoot's second album, The Way I Feel. You'll also hear from fellow podcasts Victorian Periodical Parade, Firebreathing Kittens, In The President's Service and Mostly Folk Podcast.

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Hi'Way Songs

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 01:24:07 GMT

In this episode, host Mike Messner and his guest, Tim Golding, discuss "Hi'Way Songs" from Gordon Lightfoot's eighth album, Old Dan's Records. You'll also hear from fellow podcasts Firebreathing Kittens, In The President's Service, the Mostly Folk Podcast and Writing the West.

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All The Lovely Ladies

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 01:46:06 GMT

In this episode, host Mike Messner and his guest Barbara J. discuss this album track from the Cold On The Shoulder album in 1975. You'll also hear from fellow podcasts In The President's Service, Firebreathing Kittens, Victorian Periodical Parade, and the Mostly Folk Podcast.

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Top Lightfoot Covers: Glenn Nelson & Mike Messner

Sat, 19 Aug 2023 01:51:39 GMT

In this episode, Mike Messner and his guest Glenn Nelson each list their top 5 covers of Lightfoot songs by other artists. You'll also hear from fellow podcasts Oldie But A Goodie, Victorian Periodical Parade, Firebreathing Kittens and In The President's Service.

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The Last Time I Saw Her, Part 2

Sat, 05 Aug 2023 21:04:17 GMT

In the conclusion of their visit, host Mike Messner and his guest Chris Davis finish their discussion of this song from the Did She Mention My Name album in 1968. You'll also hear from fellow podcasts All Those Years Ago, Books Boys, Victorian Pediodical Parade and Writing the West.

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The Last Time I Saw Her, Part 1

Sat, 01 Jul 2023 15:30:40 GMT

In this episode, Mike Messner and his guest Chris Davis discuss "The Last Time I Saw Her" from the 1968 Did She Mention My Name album. You'll also hear from fellow podcasts Books Boys, Sinister Story Hour, and Oldie But a Goodie -- and a message from Kop's Records of Toronto! (Part 1 of 2)

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7wpPS_xwiM

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Whispers of the North, Part 2

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 15:00:58 GMT

In the second half of our discussion, Adele Chalifoux and host Mike Messner complete their discussion of "Whispers of the North" from the 1983 Salute album. You'll also hear from fellow podcasts Books Boys, All Those Years Ago, and Firebreathing Kittens, along with business partner Kopps Records.

YouTube:https://youtu.be/cyCOnFvdTz8

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Whispers of the North, Part 1

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 15:00:31 GMT

In our first episode following the death of our beloved Gordon, Adele Chalifoux and host Mike Messner discuss "Whispers of the North" from the 1983 Salute album. You'll also hear from fellow podcasts Mostly Folk, Firebreathing Kittens, and Victorian Periodical Parade, along with business partner Kopps Records. This is Part 1 of a 2-part interview.

YouTube:https://youtu.be/cyCOnFvdTz8

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Announcement, 5-2-23

Tue, 02 May 2023 17:19:37 GMT

A brief statement on Gordon's passing and the future of the podcast.

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Saturday Clothes

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 15:01:36 GMT

In this episode, host Mike Messner and his guest Michael Hill (a native of Orillia, Ontario) discuss "Saturday Clothes" from the Sit Down Young Stranger album from 1970. You will also hear from Kopp's Records, as well as fellow podcasts Oldie But A Goodie, Paranormal Son and Victorian Periodical Parade.

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Sixteen Miles (To Seven Lakes)

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 13:30:38 GMT

Anyone feel like riding a morning train? In this episode of Carefree Highway Revisited, Mike Messner and Will Kruger chat about Sixteen Miles to Seven Lakes, from the Lightfoot! album released in 1966. You'll also hear from Kopps Records of Toronto and fellow podcasts A Date With Death, Books Boys and Victorian Periodical Parade.

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Interview with Richard Harison, Part 2

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 15:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Mike concludes his time with Richard Harison, Gordon Lightfoot's road manager for most of the 1970s. You'll also hear from the How Good It Is podcast and Kopp's Records of Toronto.

Show website: www.lightfootpodcast.com

Link to Richard's book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Once-Upon-Red-Eye-Lightfoot/dp/1525554638

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Interview with Richard Harison, Part 1

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 05:33:05 GMT

In this episode, you'll hear the first part of Mike Messner's interview with Richard Harison, former road manager for Gordon Lightfoot. Richard will discuss his book, Once Upon a Red Eye, and talk about some of his experiences with Lightfoot on the road and in the studio. You'll also hear from the Mostly Folk podcast and from Kop's Records of Toronto!

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Sit Down Young Stranger

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 04:13:03 GMT

In this episode, Mike and his guest Gerald Kandestin discuss the title track from the 1970 album of the same name. You'll also hear from fellow podcasters 20 Minute History, The Paranormal Son, Back to the '80s and All Grown Up.

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Restless

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 01:46:00 GMT

In this episode, host Mike Messner and his guest, Eileen Masover, discuss this song from the 1993 "Waiting for You" album. You'll also hear from fellow podcasts A Date With Death, Mostly Folk, 20 Minute History, and The Paranormal Son.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2G9PiSiWAwU

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If You Could Read My Mind (Crossover with How Good It Is)

Sat, 28 Jan 2023 20:48:15 GMT

In this episode, Mike Messner has his second visit with Claude Call, host of the How Good It Is podcast, for a discussion of Gordon Lightfoot's "If You Could Read My Mind" from his 1970 album of the same name. You'll also hear from fellow podcasts Back to the '80s and All Grown up.

Youtube: https://youtu.be/jiU2lrGnT7U

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How Good It Is Website: http://www.howgooditis.com/

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Affair on 8th Avenue

Sun, 15 Jan 2023 00:43:17 GMT

In this episode, host Mike Messner and his guest, Michael Roth, discuss this selection from Gordon Lightfoot's Back Here On Earth album of 1968 (and re-recorded for the compilation double album Gord's Gold in 1975). You'll also hear from fellow podcasts How Good It Is, Paranormal Son, Books Boys, and All Those Years Ago.

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D05h4c_Nfks

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Michael Roth's Website: easyheroes.com

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Ballad of Yarmouth Castle, Part 2

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 19:46:22 GMT

In this episode, host Mike Messner and guest Kevin McClear conclude their discussion of this song from Lightfoot's 1969 live album, Sunday Concert. You'll also hear from fellow podcasts Mostly Folk Podcast, Sinister Story Hour, A Date With Death, and Oldie But A Goodie.

YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4cAnMZc79U

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Ballad of Yarmouth Castle, Part 1

Sun, 18 Dec 2022 21:18:14 GMT

In this episode, host Mike Messner and guest Kevin McClear (in his second appearance on the show) discuss this song from Lightfoot's 1969 live album, Sunday Concert. You'll also hear from fellow podcasts How Good It Is, The Paranormal Son, Books Boys and All Those Years Ago.

YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4cAnMZc79U

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Is There Anyone Home

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 07:23:15 GMT

In this episode, host Mike Messner and his guest Jeff Coast (making his second appearance on the show) discuss Gordon's song "Is There Anyone Home" from the Sundown album (1974). You'll also hear from fellow podcasters Oldie But A Goodie, Back to the 80s, All Grown Up and 20 Minute History.

YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLPLS4ODkBI

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Looking At The Rain

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 05:31:47 GMT

In this episode, Mike Messner and his guest, musician John McLachlan, examine this song from the 1972 Don Quixote album. You'll also hear from fellow podcasts Sinister Story Hour, A Date With Death, How Good It Is, and Mostly Folk Podcast.

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Ghosts of Cape Horn

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 06:58:57 GMT

In this episode, host Mike Messner and his guest (and great friend and former college roommate) Dave Stewart discuss "Ghosts of Cape Horn," from Gordon Lightfoot's 1980 album Dream Street Rose. You'll also hear from fellow podcasts How Good It Is, All Those Years Ago, The Paranormal Son, and Books Boys -- and a special invitation from Mike.

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Dreamland, Part 2

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 04:25:16 GMT

In this episode, host Mike Messner concludes his interview with Gary Luck and their discussion of "Dreamland" from Gordon Lightfoot's 1978 album Endless Wire. You'll also hear from fellow podcasts Oldie But A Goodie, Back to the 80s, All Grown Up and 20 Minute History.

Link to YouTube version of "Dreamland": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQOYiKbP5D0

Show Patreon Account: www.patreon.com/CarefreeHighwayRevisited

Guest's Band Page: www.lightfeetband.com.au

MIke's email: teachermike72@gmail.com

Show website: www.lightfootpodcast.com

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Dreamland, Part 1

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 05:46:45 GMT

In this episode, Part 1 of 2, host Mike Messner and his guest, Gary Luck, discuss "Dreamland" from the Endless Wire (1978) album. Mike also gives time to A Date With Death and talks about Newsly. Newsly is an audio app for IOS and Android. It picks up web articles about the most trending topics on the web at any given moment and reads them to you in a natural human voice. For the first time in the history of the internet, the web becomes listenable! Browse articles from topics you choose and start playing. And they have podcasts as well! Explore trending podcasts from over 40 countries, including, of course, Carefree Highway Revisited! Download and use Newsly for free now from www.newsly.me and use promo code CHR2022 to receive a 1-month free premium subscription.

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High and Dry

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 05:44:54 GMT

In the premiere episode for Season 2, Michael Howitt returns to discuss High and Dry from the Sundown album (1974). Host Mike Messner also lends some time to the Mostly Folk podcast and Sinister Story Hour.

Show website: www.lightfootpodcast.com

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YouTube to "High And Dry": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJ7S6QLDREw

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Did She Mention My Name (Season 1 Finale)

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 02:23:43 GMT

In this episode, host Mike Messner closes out the first season of the show with guest Jim Thorne, who discusses "Did She Mention My Name" from the 1968 album of the same name. You'll also hear from fellow podcasts A Date With Death, All Grown Up, and Newsly.

Newsly is an audio app for IOS and Android. It picks up web articles about the most trending topics on the web at any given moment and reads them to you in a natural human voice. For the first time in the history of the internet, the web becomes listenable! Browse articles from topics you choose and start playing. And they have podcasts as well! Explore trending podcasts from over 40 countries, including, of course, Carefree Highway Revisited! Download and use Newsly for free now from www.newsly.me and use promo code CHR2022 to receive a 1-month free premium description.

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Salute

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 19:04:42 GMT

In this episode, Deb Radwan returns to the show to discuss "Salute," from the 1983 album of the same name, with host Mike Messner. You'll also hear from fellow podcasts A Date With Death, Books Boys, and Back to the '80s.

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Sea of Tranquility

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 00:45:38 GMT

In this episode, guest Donny Screws of Chester, GA (a former member of the Lee Jessup Band and current member of the Midlife Chryslers) joins host Mike Messner to discuss "Sea of Tranquility" from Gordon Lightfoot's 1980 album Dream Street Rose. You'll also hear spots from fellow podcasts Books Boys, Oldie But A Goodie, and the new audio drama, A Date With Death!

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Race Among The Ruins

Sun, 12 Jun 2022 06:39:43 GMT

In this episode, host Mike Messner and guest Lee McCormack discuss this hit single from the Summertime Dream album (1976). You'll also hear from fellow podcasts Oldie But A Goodie, Books Boys, and Mostly Folk Podcast.

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Kickin' It With Doc G

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 01:48:04 GMT

In this episode, Mike and his guest, Gene "Doc G" Pierro of Hamilton Radio chat about Gordon Lightfoot's music, its impact on Gene's career as a musician and broadcaster, and about Hamilton Radio. You'll also hear a word from the 20 Minute History Podcast and the Mostly Folk Podcast.

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The Watchman's Gone

Mon, 23 May 2022 02:09:39 GMT

In this episode, host Mike Messner and his guest, Quinton Paul Kuntz, discuss this album cut from Gordon Lightfoot's 1974 chart-topper, Sundown. You'll also hear from podcast partners The Paranormal Son, 20 Minute History and the Mostly Folk Podcast.

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Circle of Steel

Mon, 09 May 2022 01:54:02 GMT

In this episode, host Mike Messner and his guest Mike Brush discuss this album cut from Sundown (1974). Mike Brush also plugs his band, Rest Etiquette, and we hear from fellow podcasts How Good It Is, All Those Years Ago, and The Mostly Folk Podcast.

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Shadows

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 05:32:42 GMT

In this episode, host Mike Messner and guest Lawrence Burke discuss the title track from Gordon Lightfoot's 1982 album, Shadows. Also, spots from partner Newsly and fellow podcasts How Good It Is and All Those Years Ago. Newsly is an audio app for IOS and Android that picks up web articles about the most trending topics on the web at any given moment and reads them to you in a natural human voice. For the first time in the history of the internet, the web has become listenable! You can browse articles from topics you choose and start playing the narration. And they have podcasts as well! Trending podcasts from over 40 countries. Including Carefree Highway Revisited the show you’re listening to now! Download and use Newsly for free now from www.newsly.me or from the link in the description, and use promo code CHR2022 to receive a 1-month free premium description. That’s www.newsly.me

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Redwood Hill

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 23:53:55 GMT

In this episode, host Mike Messner and guest Ed Lewek discuss this bluegrass-tinged song from Summer Side of Life, Lightfoot's 1971 album. We'll also hear from fellow podcasts Back to the '80s and How Good It Is, along with Newsly. Newsly is an audio app for IOS and Android that picks up web articles about the most trending topics on the web at any given moment and reads them to you in a natural human voice. For the first time in the history of the internet, the web has become listenable! You can browse articles from topics you choose and start playing the narration. And they have podcasts as well! Trending podcasts from over 40 countries. Including Carefree Highway Revisited the show you’re listening to now! Download and use Newsly for free now from www.newsly.me or from the link in the description, and use promo code CHR2022 to receive a 1-month free premium description. That’s www.newsly.me

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Mother Of A Miner's Child

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 00:07:20 GMT

In this episode, second-time guests Kevin & Erin Hester join host Mike Messner to discuss "Mother of a Miner's Child" from Gordon Lightfoot's 1972 album Old Dan's Records. We'll also hear from fellow podcasts Back to the '80s and Books Boys, along with Newsly. Newsly is an audio app for IOS and Android that picks up web articles about the most trending topics on the web at any given moment and reads them to you in a natural human voice. For the first time in the history of the internet, the web has become listenable! You can browse articles from topics you choose and start playing the narration. And they have podcasts as well! Trending podcasts from over 40 countries. Including Carefree Highway Revisited the show you’re listening to now! Download and use Newsly for free now from www.newsly.me or from the link in the description, and use promo code CHR2022 to receive a 1-month free premium description. That’s www.newsly.me

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Black Day In July

Sun, 13 Mar 2022 18:15:07 GMT

In this episode, Mike Messner and guest Michael Howitt discuss "Black Day In July" from Gordon Lightfoot's third album, Did She Mention My Name. Spots from "Oldie But A Goodie," "Books Boys" and "Back to the '80s" are also featured.

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The Circle is Small -- Carefree Highway Revisited

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 04:35:45 GMT

In this episode, Mike and guest Jeff Coast (https://www.youtube.com/user/stevemcqueen909) discuss The Circle Is Small, from Gordon Lightfoot's 1968 album Back Here On Earth and his 1978 album Endless Wire. Also featured are notifications about the show's new website and Patron account, as well as spots from fellow podcasts How Good It Is and All Those Years Ago. Newsly is an audio app for IOS and Android. It picks up web articles about the most trending topics on the web at any given moment and reads them to you in a natural human voice. For the first time in the history of the internet, the web becomes listenable! Browse articles from topics you choose and start playing. And they have podcasts as well! Explore trending podcasts from over 40 countries, including, of course, Carefree Highway Revisited! Download and use Newsly for free now from www.newsly.me and use promo code CHR2022 to receive a 1-month free premium description.

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Carefree Highway Revisited Episode 19 -- Christian Island

Sun, 13 Feb 2022 04:45:02 GMT

In this episode, Mike Messner and his guest John Klapproth discuss -- and John performs! --"Christian Island" from Gordon's 8th album, Don Quixote. Also featured are notifications about the show's new website and Patron account, as well as spots from fellow podcasts Sinister Story Hour and How Good It Is. Newsly is an audio app for IOS and Android. It picks up web articles about the most trending topics on the web at any given moment and reads them to you in a natural human voice. For the first time in the history of the internet, the web becomes listenable! Browse articles from topics you choose and start playing. And they have podcasts as well! Explore trending podcasts from over 40 countries, including, of course, Carefree Highway Revisited! Download and use Newsly for free now from www.newsly.me and use promo code CHR2022 to receive a 1-month free premium description.

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Carefree Highway Revisited, Episode 18 -- Home From The Forest

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 07:07:11 GMT

In this episode, Mike Messner and his guest Adele Chalifoux discuss "Home From The Forest" from Gordon Lightfoot's second album, The Way I Feel. Newsly is an audio app for IOS and Android. It picks up web articles about the most trending topics on the web at any given moment and reads them to you in a natural human voice. For the first time in the history of the internet, the web becomes listenable! Browse articles from topics you choose and start playing. And they have podcasts as well! Explore trending podcasts from over 40 countries, including, of course, Carefree Highway Revisited! Download and use Newsly for free now from www.newsly.me and use promo code CHR2022 to receive a 1-month free premium description.

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Carefree Highway Revisited, Episode 17 -- Don Quixote

Sun, 02 Jan 2022 02:16:01 GMT

In this episode, host Mike Messner and his guest Ron Skelton discuss the title track from Gordon Lightfoot's 1972 album Don Quixote.

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Carefree Highway Revisited, Episode 16 -- Ordinary Man

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 05:36:35 GMT

In this episode, Mike Messner and his guest Deb Radwan discuss "Ordinary Man" from Gordon Lightfoot's eighth album, Don Quixote. This is the last in a four-part mini-series about Lightfoot's autobiographical songs.

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Carefree Highway Episode 15 -- Sundown (Crossover Episode with How Good It Is)

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 09:15:33 GMT

In this episode, Mike Messner visits with Claude Call, host of the How Good It Is podcast, for a discussion of Gordon Lightfoot's "Sundown" from his 1974 album of the same name.

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Carefree Highway Revisited, Episode 14 -- In My Fashion

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 03:38:14 GMT

In this episode, Mike Messner and his guest Deb Radwan continue their exploration into Gordon Lightfoot's autobiographical songs with this track from his 1982 album, Shadows. Also included are promos for podcast partners All Those Years Ago, How Good It Is, and Fait La Force.

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CarefreeHighway Revisited, Episode 13 -- A Painter Passing Through

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 05:50:45 GMT

In this episode, host Mike Messner and his guest, Deb Radwan, continue their mini-series into Gordon Lightfoot's autobiographical songs as they examine the title track from his 1998 album, "A Painter Passing Through."

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Carefree Higheway Revisited, Episode 9 -- I‘m Not Supposed To Care

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 02:52:26 GMT

In this remastered episode (originally released on 9/15/21), host Mike Messner and his guests Kevin and Erin Hester examine Gordon's song "I'm Not Supposed To Care" from the Summertime Dream album, and Kevin reads two of his Lightfoot-inspired poems.

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Carefree Highway Revisited Episode 12 -- Oh So Sweet

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 07:00:07 GMT

In this episode, host Mike Messner and his guest Deb Radwan discuss Gordon Lightfoot's song "Oh So Sweet" from his most recent album, Solo.

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Carefree Highway Revisited, Episode 11 -- The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 07:26:59 GMT

In this episode, Mike and his guest, Martin Brandt, examine what Gordon considers to be his finest song, "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" from his 1976 album, Summertime Dream. Also included is a farewell to a former guest, Pete Fullerton.

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Carefree Highway Revisited, Ep. 10 -- If You Could Read My Mind

Sat, 25 Sep 2021 03:47:42 GMT

In this episode, Mike and his guest Michael Howitt discuss Gordon Lightfoot's song "If You Could Read My Mind," from Lightfoot's sixth album of the same name (originally titled Sit Down Young Stranger).

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Carefree Highway Revisited, Ep. 8 -- Rainy Day People

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 04:05:17 GMT

In this episode, host Mike Messner and his guest Liz Castillo discuss "Rainy Day People" from Gordon Lightfoot's 11th album, Cold On The Shoulder.

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Carefree Highway Revisited, Ep. 7 -- For Lovin' Me

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 01:57:58 GMT

In this episode, Mike and guest Kevin McLear discuss "For Lovin' Me," from Gordon Lightfoot's debut album, Lightfoot!.

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Carefree Highway Revisited, Ep. 6 -- Approaching Lavender

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 20:10:47 GMT

In this episode, host Michael Messner and his guest, Adele Chalifoux, discuss "Approaching Lavender" from Gordon Lightfoot's sixth album, Sit Down Young Stranger (later renamed If You Could Read My Mind).

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Carefree Highway Revisited, Ep. 5 -- Beautiful

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 05:48:56 GMT

In this episode, Mike Messner and his guest, Terry Wick Machowski, examine and discuss Gordon's 1972 song "Beautiful," from his eighth studio album, Don Quixote.

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Carefree Highway Revisited, Ep. 4 -- Early Morning Rain

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 02:44:29 GMT

In this episode, Mike Messner and his guest, We Five bassist and vocalist Pete Fullerton, examine and discuss Gordon's song "Early Morning Rain," both Gordon's composition itself and We Five's 1970 recording of it.

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Carefree Highway Revisited, Ep.3 -- Canadian Railroad Trilogy

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 01:58:16 GMT

Host Mike Messner and guest John McLachlan discuss Gordon's epic suite, "Canadian Railroad Trilogy," from the album The Way I Feel and the compilation album Gord's Gold.

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Carefree Highway Revisited, Ep.2 -- Song For a Winter's Night

Thu, 27 May 2021 05:34:31 GMT

Host Mike Messner and guest Deb Radwan of the Gordon Lightfoot Gold Facebook group discuss "Song For A Winter's Night," from the album The Way I Feel and the compilation album Gord's Gold.

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Carefree Highway Revisited, Ep. 1

Fri, 14 May 2021 02:17:50 GMT

The pilot episode of a podcast dedicated to the music of Gordon Lightfoot, one song at a time!

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